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Bob Young
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| Regional Director of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Atlanta Region |
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| In office June 20, 2005 – June 13, 2006 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Mayor of Augusta-Richmond County | |
| In office 1999–2005 |
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| Preceded by | Larry Sconyers |
| Succeeded by | Willie Mays |
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Robert Wood Young
September 3, 1947 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Relatives | Brigham Young |
| Alma mater | Wofford College Augusta State University |
| Occupation | Journalist; politician, writer |
Robert Wood Young, born on September 3, 1947, is an American journalist, writer, and politician. He served as the Mayor of Augusta, Georgia. He also worked for the U.S. government, appointed by President George W. Bush. Later, he led the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy. Today, he owns and leads two companies in Augusta: Eagle Veterans Services and Squeaky Productions.
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Early Life and Family
Robert Wood Young was born on September 3, 1947, in Pasadena, California. He grew up in Thomson, Georgia. He attended Wofford College and Augusta State University. Young is married to Gwen Fulcher Young. He is a descendant of Brigham Young through his great-great-great-grandmother, Lucy Decker Young.
Career Highlights
Robert Young has had a varied career, working in journalism, government, and as an author.
Journalism Career
Young worked in broadcast journalism for 26 years. During this time, he created two documentaries that won awards.
- The Great March was about William Tecumseh Sherman's invasion of Georgia during the American Civil War.
- Ike's Augusta told the story of Dwight Eisenhower's time at the Augusta National Golf Club.
Government Service
Young served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as a broadcast specialist for the Armed Forces Vietnam Network.
In 1999, he became the Mayor of Augusta, Georgia. He served in this role until 2005. On June 20, 2005, President George W. Bush appointed Young to a new position. He became the Director of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Atlanta Region.
On June 13, 2007, Young was given another important role at HUD. He became the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Field Policy and Management. In this job, he oversaw HUD Regional Directors across ten regions in the country. Before these roles, he represented mayors on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. This council helps protect important historical places.
Writing Career
In 2009, Young started writing his first novel, The Treasure Train. This historical novel is set in Augusta near the end of the Civil War. The book tells a story about a midnight raid and stolen Confederate gold. It explores the tales and folklore that came from this event.
In 2017, Young published his second historical novel, The Hand of the Wicked. This book is based on events surrounding the murder of Nellie West during Georgia's Reconstruction period.
